Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Team Leader – Anaesthetics (Anaesthetic Assistant / ODP)

The closing date is 01 October 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an Anaesthetic Theatre Team Leader to join our 24/7 team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking individual, who is looking to further develop existing skills in the Operating Theatre environment.

You will be able to communicate effectively and adopt a practical common sense approach to working and you should have evidence of continued professional development and ability to motivate and lead a team.

Main duties of the job

Candidates should be ambitious individuals who can help drive our department into the future. If you are forward thinking with the motivation to progress and have an eye for performance and delivery, then we are looking for you.

Benefits and opportunities

-A range of rotational learning opportunities and courses

-Flexible working patterns, you will be free to discuss your own personal needs and we will do our best to support in line with departmental requirements

- We will aim to give you that work life balance, financial incentive role you may be looking for

-Enhanced unsocial working rates across nights and weekends

-Competitive bank rates for additional work

If this sounds like something that may suit you currently and are an enthusiastic and motivated individual, looking to join a department where you matter then please apply today!

For an informal chat please telephone our Anaesthetic Lead, Tracey Book traceybook@nhs.net on 01225 821676.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-7459006

Job locations

RUH

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
  • Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development
  • Significant experience as an anaesthetic support practitioner
  • National recognised qualification as Anaesthetic Practitioner

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level
  • Leadership programme
  • Mentorship/teaching qualification or evidence of working towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Excellent clinical skills
  • Varied clinical specialty experience at B5

Desirable

  • Knowledge of HR policies and processes
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
  • Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development
  • Significant experience as an anaesthetic support practitioner
  • National recognised qualification as Anaesthetic Practitioner

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level
  • Leadership programme
  • Mentorship/teaching qualification or evidence of working towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Excellent clinical skills
  • Varied clinical specialty experience at B5

Desirable

  • Knowledge of HR policies and processes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RUH

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RUH

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Anaesthetic Lead

Tracey Book

traceybook@nhs.net

01225821676

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-7459006

Job locations

RUH

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


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